Christians say they we should all try to act like Jesus. Is this even possible? Is it even still relevant? Interesting to see what the Apostle Paul actually says about this in the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ It’s almost trite… Read More ›
Romans
Viewpoints on ROMANS 14
ROMANS chapter 14 is about being civil with others who have habits, practices, or opinions that are different from yours. Don’t judge, be respectful, full of grace. How’s that going? ◊ My wife and I learned a long time ago… Read More ›
The Respect in ROMANS 14
When discussing topics like politics and religion, sometime it’s best to “agree to disagree.” Did you know this is actually Biblical? It’s in the 14th chapter of the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ While it’s common to disagree on a variety… Read More ›
The Results in ROMANS 5
So what’s so good about faith? And what does a man dying on a cross 2,000 years ago have to do with it? How does that relate to me and my life? ◊ Christians have been told that there is good… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 4
Do you have a faith that merely saves or a faith that brings you life? Not a routine humdrum life, but one that thrives? ◊ If you’ve been tracking with us through ROMANS Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4, it… Read More ›
The Proof in ROMANS 4
The concept of faith or belief in Jesus of the New Testament is anchored to an Old Testament proof point: Abraham. The significance of this connection should not be lost on anyone. ◊ I once heard a pastor at our… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 3
Is faith something we do or something we believe? Are you laden with guilt from your past and feel that you need to do more than merely believe? ◊ I had a conversation one day with another businessman about Christianity…. Read More ›
The Faith in ROMANS 3
What is the one unifying solution to our sin and guilt problem with God? Faith. That’s it? There’s got to be more to it than that, right? Not if you’re a Jew or a Gentile. ◊ If you were a… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 2
While guilt before God abounds, we rationalize how God should treat us based on our good behavior. Particularly when compared to other people around us who we think don’t measure up. ◊ Why do Christians always have so much guilt?… Read More ›
The Guilt in ROMANS 2
With his great legal mind, Paul is developing a brilliant case against those of obvious guilt, as well as those who may think they rise above it. ◊ After reading the latter half of Romans Chapter 1, there’s a strong… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 1
Romans Chapter 1 is about a nebulous thing called faith. Then it gets very practical – too practical for some as it talks about sex. ◊ It’s clear in Romans Chapter 1 that Jesus is real and that Paul is… Read More ›
The Need in ROMANS 1
To some, the 1st chapter of Romans is controversial for its clear commentary on homosexuality. What’s also clear is a view of the deity of Jesus and an understanding of the surprising way God looks at our sin. ◊ Even… Read More ›